Poinsettias thrive in warm, temperate environments and are sensitive to cold temperatures. Native to the tropical regions of Mexico, these plants prefer temperatures between 60-70°F (15-21°C ...

The ravishing poinsettia regularly graces our homes during the Christmas holidays. Interested in prolonging its lifespan? Here are some pieces of advice for both rookie and seasoned gardeners.

The Indigenous inhabitants of Central America used the poinsettia for religious purposes for centuries, as they are one of the few winter-flowering plants with decorative foliage that are native to ...

Trees get to buyers in different ways ... 4-and-a-half inches, 6-and-a-half inches, or larger? Usually you want a poinsettia that's round, well-branched, and gives you that holiday cheer. To maintain ...

Poinsett who, as the first U.S. ambassador to Mexico in 1825, sent samples of the eponymous plants to his native South Carolina. Later, he developed a business selling poinsettia stems from plants ...

Like Christmas trees, Santa and reindeer, the poinsettia has long been a ubiquitous ... of war who helped oversee the forced removal of Native Americans, including the westward relocation of ...

The holiday show incorporates 19 different cultivated varieties of poinsettias totaling more than 1,825 plants showcased throughout the conservatory. Traditional “Bravo Bright Red” poinsettias ...